Kitschy country accessories give this compact kitchen an eclectic pastoral vibe, but the foundations of it—subway tile, granite counters, and white beadboard—are classic and timeless, should the owners—or future tenants—want to go in a different direction

loft...love the white! Really opens up the area! http://www.pinterest.com/anne29/lofts/

Planning Your Kitchen: Five Tools for Layout - This can be used not only for designing a new kitchen, but to help you think through how a kitchen would work for you in an existing house that you may be considering for purchase!